Case Manager-Special Programs

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

o Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience (Preferred)

o Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement (Preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.

o Manages the IEP and 504 process in all aspects, including initial and re-evaluations, all required meetings, documentation and reporting, and compliance with all applicable laws and policies for assigned campus(es) at the district.

o Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/504 Committee.

o Participates in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.

o Establishes new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee.

o Monitors and supports the school’s compliance to timelines and state and federal regulations.

o Responds to inquiries or complaints from parents in a timely manner.

o Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.

o Trains teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.

o Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned

o Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.

o Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education.

o Monitors SPED/504 students’ academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.

o Compiles, maintains, submits and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws.

o Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students.

o Establishes and maintains communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.

o Collaborates with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents to better educate them on SPED/504 services and programs.

o Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 student's instructional needs are being met.

o Advocates for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity.

o Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.

o Provides SPED instruction if assigned. If the coordinator has a teaching role, comply with the position description of SPED teacher.

o Supports general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to

meet the needs of students with disabilities.

o Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time

o Ensures implementation of instructional programs which utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities and correlates Individual Education Plans with regular program curriculum guides.

o Ensures timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the related teachers and personnel and keeps related documentation

o Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including development and implementation of new programs and services

o Redesigns curriculum to suit new objectives.

o Suggests alternative teaching methods

o Assesses relation between student performance and handicapping condition.

o Identifies the need for remedial or tutorial assistance to students.

o Utilizes the special education staff and coordinates input to meet the needs of each special education child.

o Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes reports and other evaluations.

o Creates and maintains Special Education documentation as required by federal, state and district regulations

o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

o Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

o Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlines

o Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information

o Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to always represent HPS in a positive manner

o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.

o Ability to analyze data

o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.

o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

o Position is based in a Harmony campus and requires on-site presence during regular business hours.

o Position may require assignment to multiple campuses depending on the need and caseload.

o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.

o Excessive travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $93,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person